The AdvisorShares Cambria Global Tactical Asset Allocation ETF (GTAA) is one interesting combination of the asset allocation strategy with another recent phenomenon, the actively managed ETF.

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Remember, any one of these should be part of an overall bond allocation strategy, as there are risks to overweighting each of these in a portfolio.

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As part of a bond investing strategy one should seek to switch out of a high allocation of bonds and into stocks when the stock market reaches a capitulation phase.

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Strategy is about the creation and allocation of resources to the right place in the right way at the right time over time.

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This passive asset allocation strategy has a long history of outperforming most active management strategies that try to time markets.

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According to the Jefferson National survey, advisors reported that 66 percent of their clients were more confident with a tactical asset allocation strategy than a buy-and-hold strategy.

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The characteristics of an equity portfolio can be customized to complement an overall asset allocation strategy in meeting long-term return and risk objectives.

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